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Economy

Which statement is correct regarding JCR sovereign rating?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding JCR sovereign rating?
A) Japan Credit Rating Agency
B) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
C) It concerns a different sector and location.
D) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to A- in 2026, citing growth, GST, digital public infrastructure and lower NPAs.

📅 2026-09-08
Economy

Which agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to A- in 2026 according to recent current affairs?

வினா: Which agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to A- in 2026 according to recent current affairs?
A) Moody's
B) Japan Credit Rating Agency
C) Fitch
D) S&P Global
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to A- in 2026, citing growth, GST, digital public infrastructure and lower NPAs.

📅 2026-09-08
Economy

Which statement is correct regarding GST August 2026?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding GST August 2026?
A) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
B) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
C) ₹1,99,853 crore
D) It concerns a different sector and location.
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: India's gross GST revenue in August 2026 rose to about ₹1.99853 lakh crore, an increase of 14.8% year-on-year.

📅 2026-09-08
Economy

What was India's gross GST revenue in August 2026 approximately?

வினா: What was India's gross GST revenue in August 2026 approximately?
A) ₹99,853 crore
B) ₹1,49,853 crore
C) ₹1,99,853 crore
D) ₹2,99,853 crore
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: India's gross GST revenue in August 2026 rose to about ₹1.99853 lakh crore, an increase of 14.8% year-on-year.

📅 2026-09-08
Economy

Which statement is correct regarding UPI August 2026?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding UPI August 2026?
A) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
B) 24.51 billion
C) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
D) It concerns a different sector and location.
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: UPI recorded about 24.51 billion transactions worth ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026 according to NPCI data.

📅 2026-09-08
Economy

Approximately how many UPI transactions were recorded in August 2026?

வினா: Approximately how many UPI transactions were recorded in August 2026?
A) 2.45 billion
B) 12.45 billion
C) 24.51 billion
D) 40.51 billion
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: UPI recorded about 24.51 billion transactions worth ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026 according to NPCI data.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Blue-Green campuses?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Blue-Green campuses?
A) It concerns a different sector and location.
B) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
C) 200
D) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced Blue-Green campus initiatives covering 200 schools and five colleges as part of environmental measures.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

How many schools were included in Tamil Nadu's announced Blue-Green campus initiative?

வினா: How many schools were included in Tamil Nadu's announced Blue-Green campus initiative?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 200
D) 500
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced Blue-Green campus initiatives covering 200 schools and five colleges as part of environmental measures.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Forest workforce revival?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Forest workforce revival?
A) ₹100.72 crore
B) It concerns a different sector and location.
C) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
D) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced a ₹100.72 crore programme for forest workforce revival and related environmental measures.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

What amount was announced for Tamil Nadu's forest workforce revival programme?

வினா: What amount was announced for Tamil Nadu's forest workforce revival programme?
A) ₹50.72 crore
B) ₹75.50 crore
C) ₹100.72 crore
D) ₹150.72 crore
சரியான விடை: C
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced a ₹100.72 crore programme for forest workforce revival and related environmental measures.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Chennai second airport?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Chennai second airport?
A) It concerns a different sector and location.
B) Cheyyur and Manellore
C) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
D) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Cheyyur and Manellore near Gummidipoondi were shortlisted for an AAI pre-feasibility study for Chennai's second airport.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which locations were shortlisted for the AAI pre-feasibility study for Chennai's second airport?

வினா: Which locations were shortlisted for the AAI pre-feasibility study for Chennai's second airport?
A) Cheyyur and Manellore
B) Madurai and Trichy
C) Salem and Hosur
D) Vellore and Tirunelveli
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Cheyyur and Manellore near Gummidipoondi were shortlisted for an AAI pre-feasibility study for Chennai's second airport.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu registration reform?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu registration reform?
A) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
B) Presence-less registration expansion
C) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
D) It concerns a different sector and location.
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced rationalisation of registration offices and expansion of presence-less registration services during September and October 2026.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

What is a key feature of Tamil Nadu's registration reforms announced in September 2026?

வினா: What is a key feature of Tamil Nadu's registration reforms announced in September 2026?
A) Abolition of all registration offices
B) Presence-less registration expansion
C) Replacement of land records with paper only
D) Stopping online services
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu announced rationalisation of registration offices and expansion of presence-less registration services during September and October 2026.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu underwater archaeology?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu underwater archaeology?
A) It concerns a different sector and location.
B) Poompuhar
C) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
D) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology began the third phase of underwater exploration off Poompuhar to study ancient maritime trade.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Where is Tamil Nadu conducting the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration mentioned in recent current affairs?

வினா: Where is Tamil Nadu conducting the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration mentioned in recent current affairs?
A) Poompuhar
B) Rameswaram
C) Kanyakumari
D) Mahabalipuram
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology began the third phase of underwater exploration off Poompuhar to study ancient maritime trade.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Cauvery water release?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Cauvery water release?
A) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
B) 6,000 cusecs
C) It concerns a different sector and location.
D) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

According to the September 8, 2026 CWMA direction, how much Cauvery water per day was Karnataka asked to release to Tamil Nadu?

வினா: According to the September 8, 2026 CWMA direction, how much Cauvery water per day was Karnataka asked to release to Tamil Nadu?
A) 3,000 cusecs
B) 6,000 cusecs
C) 10,000 cusecs
D) 15,000 cusecs
சரியான விடை: B
விளக்கம்: Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu bypolls?

வினா: Which statement is correct regarding Tamil Nadu bypolls?
A) Madurantakam and Dharapuram
B) It was reported as a development from a much earlier unrelated period.
C) It is unrelated to the subject described in recent current affairs.
D) It concerns a different sector and location.
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Election Commission scheduled bypolls for Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu for 6 October 2026.

📅 2026-09-08
Tamil Nadu

Which two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies were notified for by-elections in October 2026?

வினா: Which two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies were notified for by-elections in October 2026?
A) Madurantakam and Dharapuram
B) Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi
C) Vellore and Coimbatore
D) Poompuhar and Chengalpattu
சரியான விடை: A
விளக்கம்: Election Commission scheduled bypolls for Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu for 6 October 2026.

📅 2026-09-08
தமிழ்நாடு

தமிழ்நாடு திட்டக் குழு

தமிழ்நாடு Planning Commission தொடர்பான விவாதம் 2026 செப்டம்பர் 8 அன்று நடப்பு நிகழ்வுகளில் இடம்பெற்றது.

📅 2026-09-08
தமிழ்நாடு

AAI – pre-feasibility study

சென்னையின் இரண்டாவது விமான நிலையத்திற்கான சாத்தியக்கூறு முன் ஆய்வை AAI மேற்கொள்ள உள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-08
தமிழ்நாடு

சென்னை இரண்டாவது விமான நிலையம்

சென்னையின் இரண்டாவது விமான நிலையத்திற்காக Cheyyur மற்றும் Gummidipoondi அருகிலுள்ள Manellore ஆகிய இடங்கள் AAI pre-feasibility study-க்கு shortlist செய்யப்பட்டன.

📅 2026-09-08
International

Mercator projection criticism

The Equal Earth discussion highlighted the area distortion associated with the centuries-old Mercator projection.

📅 2026-09-07
International

Equal Earth vote

The Equal Earth resolution received support from 164 countries, including India.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Elephant corridors Tamil Nadu

Recent TNPSC current affairs highlighted 41 elephant corridors in Tamil Nadu.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

TNPCB monitoring upgrades

Tamil Nadu announced new pollution-monitoring systems through the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Blue-Green colleges

Tamil Nadu's Blue-Green campus initiative also covers five colleges.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Blue-Green schools

Tamil Nadu's Blue-Green campus initiative covers 200 schools.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Forest workforce ₹100.72 crore

Tamil Nadu announced ₹100.72 crore for a forest workforce revival programme.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Tamil Nadu environmental campuses

The Blue-Green campus programme combines educational institutions with environmental initiatives.

📅 2026-09-07
Awards & Personalities

Krishna Achuta Rao

The demise of Krishna Achuta Rao was included in recent personalities-related current affairs.

📅 2026-09-07
Polity

Andaman Lieutenant Governor

The appointment of a new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was highlighted in recent current affairs.

📅 2026-09-07
Polity

Western Zonal Council

The Western Zonal Council meeting was highlighted among recent national governance developments.

📅 2026-09-07
Polity

All India Judges Association case

All India Judges Association v. Union of India was highlighted among recent legal developments.

📅 2026-09-07
International

Equal Earth and Africa

The Equal Earth projection was highlighted because it represents Africa's relative size more accurately than Mercator.

📅 2026-09-07
International

Equal Earth map

The UN adopted a resolution supporting the Equal Earth map projection, with India voting in favour.

📅 2026-09-07
Economy

Tamil Nadu debt-GSDP

Sustainable debt-to-GSDP was highlighted as an issue in recent discussions on Tamil Nadu's fiscal position.

📅 2026-09-07
Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu birth-rate decline

Recent analysis highlighted a continuing decline in Tamil Nadu's birth rate and its demographic implications.

📅 2026-09-07
Tamil Nadu

Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam

Restoration of the Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam was highlighted among Tamil Nadu heritage-conservation developments.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Tamil Nadu elephant corridors

Recent TNPSC coverage highlighted 41 elephant corridors in Tamil Nadu as an important conservation issue.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

TNPCB air monitoring

Tamil Nadu announced measures to strengthen air-quality monitoring systems through the pollution-control machinery.

📅 2026-09-07
Environment

Blue-Green campuses

Tamil Nadu's Blue-Green campus initiative covers 200 schools and five colleges.

📅 2026-09-07
Tamil Nadu

Forest workforce revival

Tamil Nadu announced a ₹100.72 crore programme for forest workforce revival.

📅 2026-09-07
சுற்றுச்சூழல்

தமிழ்நாடு – காற்றுத் தர கண்காணிப்பு

தமிழ்நாடு மாசுக் கட்டுப்பாட்டு வாரியம் புதிய காற்றுத் தர கண்காணிப்பு அமைப்புகளை மேம்படுத்த நடவடிக்கை எடுத்துள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-07
சுற்றுச்சூழல்

தமிழ்நாடு – வனத்துறை பணியாளர் திட்டம்

தமிழ்நாடு வனப்பணியாளர் அமைப்பை மீளுருவாக்க ரூ.100.72 கோடி திட்டத்தை அறிவித்தது.

📅 2026-09-07
சுற்றுச்சூழல்

தமிழ்நாடு – Blue-Green Campuses

தமிழ்நாடு 200 பள்ளிகள் மற்றும் 5 கல்லூரிகளில் Blue-Green campus முயற்சியை முன்னெடுக்க திட்டமிட்டுள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-07
தேர்தல்

இடைத்தேர்தல் வாக்கு எண்ணிக்கை

2026 அக்டோபர் 6 இடைத்தேர்தல்களுக்கான வாக்கு எண்ணிக்கை அக்டோபர் 9 அன்று நடைபெற உள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-07
தேர்தல்

தாராபுரம் இடைத்தேர்தல்

தமிழ்நாட்டின் தாராபுரம் சட்டமன்றத் தொகுதிக்கான இடைத்தேர்தல் 2026 அக்டோபர் 6 அன்று நடைபெற உள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-07
தேர்தல்

மதுராந்தகம் இடைத்தேர்தல்

தமிழ்நாட்டின் மதுராந்தகம் சட்டமன்றத் தொகுதிக்கான இடைத்தேர்தல் 2026 அக்டோபர் 6 அன்று நடைபெற உள்ளது.

📅 2026-09-07